City

Battle Creek, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Madison County  ·  Nebraska

👥1,892Population
💰$100,368Median HH Income▲ 32% above avg
🎂35.8Median Age
🏠$197,200Median Home Value▼ 29% below avg
🎓55.6%College Grads▲ 43% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.9%Hispanic: 1%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.5%Other: 2%Race
White95.9%
Hispanic1.0%
Black0.4%
Asian0.5%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
24%
18–24
7%
25–44
27%
45–64
24%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.90
Below Poverty5.8% ▼ 42% below avg
College Grads55.6% ▲ 43% above avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.5%)
HS Graduate269 (23.2%)
Some College104 (9%)
Associates137 (11.8%)
Bachelors343 (29.5%)
Graduate Degree302 (26%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 23.2%Some College: 9%Associates: 11.8%Bachelors: 29.5%Graduate: 26%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad23.2%
Some College9.0%
Associates11.8%
Bachelors29.5%
Graduate26.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.4%Renter: 12.6%Tenure
Owner87.4%
Renter12.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
26%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$100,368 ▲ 32% above avg
Median Home Value$197,200 ▼ 29% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,038/mo
Total Housing Units675
Vacant Units38

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
19%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
52%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
63%
About Battle Creek, NE

Battle Creek is a city in Nebraska, located in Madison County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,892 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.8 years.

Economically, Battle Creek is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $100,368 is above the national average. Approximately 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Battle Creek is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $197,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,038 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Battle Creek is well-educated. 55.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (95.93%).

Battle Creek, NE offers residents above-average earning potential within Nebraska.

ZIP Codes in Battle Creek
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68715 1,892 $100,368 $197,200 $1,038 0.0% 55.6% 87.4%